Tarmac vs permeable paving

Surface water flooding threatens more people and properties than any other form of flooding in the UK.  Despite government planning guidance requiring the use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) wherever possible, many schemes feature impermeable surfacing materials such as Dense... View Article

Holmes Miller set up new North of England hub

Leaders in sustainable architecture, Holmes Miller, has announced its new office in Leeds to support demand for high quality public sector projects across England. Building on the success of its work across the UK, the move follows the firm’s 20%... View Article

Stride Treglown adds to board and moves to full EOT

Leading UK architecture and design practice Stride Treglown has announced two promotions to its Board of Directors. The practice is evolving to an Employee Ownership Trust, a significant evolution of its structure and in line with its commitment to its... View Article

Futurebuild 2025 wraps up another landmark event 

  Futurebuild 2025 has once again proven itself as the premier event uniting the built environment, bringing together thousands of industry professionals to drive lasting change. Across three action-packed days, the event was a powerhouse of innovation, collaboration, and policy-driven... View Article

Duplex 120 Riser Door

The Duplex 120 Riser Door is a premium fire-rated access panel designed for maximum safety and durability. Offering 120-minute fire resistance on both sides, it ensures superior protection in high-risk areas. Constructed from robust materials, it provides a secure and aesthetic solution for concealing... View Article

Students create housing ideas to tackle homelessness

Students from the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have been working on developing social housing for homeless or displaced young people in Aberdeen. The second-year students studying the University’s new MSci Advanced Architectural... View Article

Sydney’s Parkline Place development completes

Oxford Properties Group (‘Oxford’), Mitsubishi Estate Asia (‘MEA’), and Investa’s Parkline Place development, a 39-storey commercial tower above the new Gadigal Station in Sydney, has completed. Foster + Partners worked as part of the team that established an integrated approach... View Article
Celebrate architectural past and present

Celebrate architectural past and present

As a building material that spans the ages, brick can be used to create buildings that reflect the past as well as represent the here and now. This design aspect is very much in vogue with mixed-use developments, which are... View Article